Common responses to comments: Digital Plans - www.iliketomakestuff.com/product/modular-work-table-digital-plan/ 1. The new style is an experiment and will continue to evolve.The music and talking won't be what everyone likes. I understand that. 2. My beard is long, don't sweat it. I'm not asking for beauty advice :) 3. I did end up adding a second set of magnets at the bottom of the legs. 4. The 2" casters are actually fine, turns out I had one caster with bad bearings and it wouldn't roll. 5. I know you have to keep the tables clear to open the storage. That's the point :) It will force me to keep the tops tidier.
my really only worry about this design is what if you're working on the table with the stuff you need that with in it. I do like that the top opens though, maybe adding putting a large pull-out drawer opening on the side. so that if you want you can pull out the drawer instead of opening the top?
I was that little girl when I was that age, always helping my dad, a carpenter, and learning what I could. Now I am an adult, and I can literally overhaul/renovate an entire house, including the plumbing and electrical work, all by myself. My husband is the brains, I am the brawn lol. So keep encouraging her, her future husband (or wife, you never know) will thank you for it. More girls should be encouraged by the men in their lives when they show an interest in things like this.
Desire Baker; My oldest daughter is almost 34 now and she helped me from the tender age of 3 also. She now does projects on her own home such as Painting, laminated floors, gates and much more... Only asking “Daddy” by phone for bits of Advice now... “I Love You Sara”... Daddy
Simple suggestion for 2X material from 4-12"! When in a sawmill, the first cut for length is 16' from the bottom of the tree which is most stable. 14'-12'-10'-8' are from the tops of the tree less stable and are still twisting & moving. Always buy 16' lengths and cut your own pieces and for storing them level on the floor and strap together will keep them straight and true. Hope this helps. Great channel!
You should center the hardboard on the large table leaving 1/4 inch on both ends, then with your router put a 45-degree bevel around all sides. This will not only look nice and be more comfortable when you put your forearms on the edge (yes, I am a girl), but will erase the fact that your board was short, make it more likely that boards exiting the table saw will not catch on the edge thus making the boards last longer. You should also paint the two smaller tables different colors so you won't constantly be going to the wrong table. For example the red table has the wrenches and the blue table has the hammers.... What about splitting the big table top in half and putting a recessed hinge down the center for more storage. After all where are you going to put all the little stuff that goes with the air compressor and shop vacuum attachments? Looking forward to watching you set up your shop. xoxo from Arizona 💋
I know this is one of the older videos, but I'm so glad I stumbled upon it. I'm also in the process of replacing the worktable I made 20 years ago, and this is just what I was thinking about, but hadn't fully conceptualized yet. I'm taking it one step further, and along with these 3 tables, I'm building one for my miter saw, and one for my table saw, that will be the same height and can also connect via magnets. That way I can have customized infeed and outfeed tables. I already have my cut list - just a matter of going lumber hunting. Thanks again!
Bob I made these but changed the build order. I cut my MDF tops then placed 2"x4" frame on top of MDF and pocket hole screwed them to MDF so no screws holes on top. I added leveling feet so when they are used on each side of my portable miter station the magnets they can align. I routed in a T track and measuring tape to the left hand table. The struts were the ticket! Thanks for this great shop idea, it's perfect for my 12'x16' shop.
I love that you included a measuring tape to one side like on a table saw. It’s the little things that make the difference... (and need a quick measure reference) 🤣👍
I love that you involve your kids in some of your projects. Every time I see your daughter jump in, I just smile 'cuz I know she appreciates your time and encouragement, and that what you teach her will be so valuable for her future. :) I also really like that these work tables have castors, are mobile, and have storage inside of them. :)
I love how you actually respond to your commenters. A lot of UA-camrs say they love reading through all the comments but never reply to any of them. You do and I appreciate it.
First of all, love the channel! I was first brought to it by watching this video. I'm in the process of slowly making my own modular workbenches, including a floating miter station that integrates into the workbenches. In total I should have two 2'x4' workbenches and a 2' x 2.5' miter station. Thank you and your viewers for the inspiration, this has been a great entry point into learning shop tools and creating my own workshop.
I've seen several videos of "professional Carpenters ". .... By far your videos are way more informative than they are ... You make building fun and most of all for someone who barley knows how to drive a nail ... You rock ... I look forward to every notification on my phone when you post a video... The information... The hands on and how to way you take the time to show is ...in my book.,... AWESOME ... Outstanding... Thank you and congratulations on your new move ...I as well just moved and setting up a new home is a pain in the ..... Well you know.... Thanks again for the video and looking forward to the next
The new video style is really cool, the music adds so much to the video and the way you made some shots forget about the dim lights!! Continue like that its great!!
This really inspired me to build my very first dedicated work bench just for my projects and it really makes me want to go in the garage and MAKE STUFF. I made a few changes to the design to suit my space and needs and it turned out really heavy duty and awesome work space. Thank you very much Bob. Keep it going and let’s all learn and MAKE together.
Suggestion: Might be worth it to paint the frames of the two smaller tables differently, so you can quickly mentally reference what's inside of them. It could quickly become annoying if you forget which table is which and keep opening the wrong lid looking for something.
And maybe make your tables 47" instead of 48", so it doesn't matter if your hardboard isn't 48", or if you rough cut it first then get the exact size when its smaller and easier to handle.
Planers and jointers are your friend for work like this. These are good for storing things I don't use all the time because I wouldn't want to have to get into them when I have a project on top of them. Nice work!
Such a GREAT IDEA, but I am so jealous!! I WISH, I PRAY, I only hope one day I own a shop THAT BIG that I can actually Move things around in it!! For me I have to constantly move my tools outside into my yard!! My tiny workshop is only 8 foot by 8 foot big after all and there isn't room to change my mind inside it most days!!!
Hey Bob, Just like to say that I love the new video style. As a person who just started to get into woodworking, these tips and tricks are very useful and I like the new, slower pace. Keep it up!!
Strong magnets to attach the tables together is brilliant. I know you already answered this but for my I'd use large drawers as I know as soon as I put my work on the table I'd need something from within it.
You would want to limit what you put in there to stuff you don't need regular access to. This would make sense for an out feed table since you normally would not have stuff on that.
That's true. If you are assembling something on the table and then realized you needed a tool that was in the table top, you would feel hassled to take everything off the table just to get your tool.
I think this idea is great! I have to park cars in my shop so I need to be able to push everything to the wall when not in use. Thanks for the inspiration!
Well done working with the tiny shop apprentice! My gaming buddy are going to use this as a jumping off table for a modular gaming table for his garage game room. Keep doing awesome stuff!
dude! The magnet idea is brilliant! I want to build a modular/mobile/multi-purpose mini shop and the magnets will be a great addition to it. PS: "Worktables, unite!" Awesome line! LOL.
Ah! the multiple configurations is a great plus too! Following the Voltron Logic, each table could be a separate tool. e.g.: Saw Table, Router table, mitter table, and so on.
These tables are really cool! I will build the two small one for my garage. I really like the storage area below the top cover and the magnets! Good job
These look great Bob. I really like the storage inside the smaller ones. I did a quick and dirty miter saw station using almost the same construction and materials. Because your table legs are along the width, you have a nice opening that made it easier to put in the bottom shelf, but in the future could make it easy to put in a set set of drawers. That is my plan anyways. For the flip up storage, a nice divider or tray system would probably work out really well. Looking forward to more stuff in the new shop!
Great work, Bob! Definitely considering rebuilding my assembly table, all of the holes in my Paulk bench cause screws to fall through during assembly a lot of times. Gets SUPER annoying!
Those rare-earth magnets really did the trick of keeping the sections together and allowing a number of variations. That is really kewl! Hopefully they will stay together when you you use them as out-feed tables for large sheets or heavy stock. I guess you can put in additional magnets or a latch system if they don’t work. Just the same, really practical. These would be great at a job site to make cabinets or other work.
Great video, Bob! Am I the only one who sees these videos where he says that something is simple or easy and it completely isn't? This would take me a year to build. If I needed new tables I would nail 2x4s to a ply wood board and call it done.
Bob, great idea, makes tons of good sense. I have a suggestion or two that might help someone building these. For foam, think about using a thin mattress topper with the bumps and valleys. Stuff doesn’t roll, and it protects things. If you add middle shelves on the smaller tables, make sure you put a lip on the top side so chisels, bits, and other round stuff can’t jump off when being moved. Love this idea, your ideas and your videos.
I like the modularity of it but don't think trapping tools under the work surface is practical. I guess it will discourage piling crap on them at least. It will happen anyway though. You could paint the bases different colors to make it clear which one is which.
Yep, I have a Rubbermaid tool cart with a 1 1/2" plywood top that opens and closes. It has 3 t-tracks routed into it that accept Kreg quick clamps. It has hinges and gas struts. I have the same problem you mentioned. I used to pack it full of little stuff like spare pencil lead, jetline for shimming, hinge bits, etc... I found that opening a top that has gobs of tools or materials on it is a whore's nightmare. It's now empty except for an out-of-square framing square that I never use. LOL!
Yeah, I assume this was probably discussed during the collaborative design session and he decided to go for it anyway but the minute he mentioned a hinged top, I cringed a little.
Love the idea of joining worktables with magnets. I'm a little late to the party, but if you're having problems with the magnet washer combo try putting a thin soft scrap of rubber or foam behind either the magnet or washer. It will give just enough to make the faces of both flush to utilize the full strength of the combo.
I like your design although if I remember correctly every time I have worked with lift top surfaces I have found the tool I needed was under a surface with a whole bunch of stuff on it. I suspect drawers would be better choice for this project.
Great information. I like how you explained the the project to the point and discussed the alignment issues with the wood. Now knowing that it is a common problem It has minimize my discouragement when my projects don't lineup to perfection....keep up the good work. Thanks
I don't understand who are these people who dislike your videos. Your work has always been awesome. Although I'm not into wood working myself. I'm an Electrical Engineer. But, I do love watching your videos and how you make stuff. Maybe I'd give it a try some time in my life. :P
Bob, I am a fan of the new format, I think it is a little more engaging. Your personality is one of your best assets and this style shows it off. Also, it was a good balance of what to show and when to "fast forward". + it was a useful project
I like the new style, much more informational and good for beginners. I don't think it should fully replace the old style though just because the videos will be much longer. Keep experimenting though, Bob! And congrats on the new workshop.
Now that you've been using them for two years how are they holding up? Are there anything you would have changed? Did you ever make a follow-up video with all the additions you put in them and how you use them? I love the idea of magnets, but I would probably put them closer to the bottom I occasionally work with computer equipment and would rather keep the magnets far away.
This video is getting better! All the instructions are well described so viewers can really understand what's going on evem though they're not a woodworkers (probably me). Always love your video, keep making a good things, thanks!!!
I now have my next project. I've been using saw horses and old doors for years now and while they work ok they are now where near as convienient as your tables. Love this idea. thank you for sharing it with us.
I like the new style of video. It gives a lot of great tips and shows you how to do things the right way. I will say he goes into a little too much detail but i find it interesting. Keep up the great work. :D
Excellent build! I made a couple changes: colored one small bench blue, the other red, on each of the legs added 1x2 trim on the bottom shelving to prevent stuff from rolling/falling off on blue I used 4x4s for each leg, cutout 2x2 in the center and bolted the casters to those on blue I also reduced the height to add one more layer of MDF. (total 2 layers) Now I can remove the casters on blue, and have a very solid/stable surface to do hammer/vice work
For some reason my comment didn't post so if this is a duplicate...I apologize. Why did you decide on hinge table top opposed to drawers? I see pros/cons for both (especially for the different configurations) but with my luck I would probably need something form the storage after I covered the top with my work materials. I need to build work benches, and this seems to be the best design for my space. I will probably add holes to the top for pegs. Thanks for the upload!
Blueinyourface I get your point. Maybe draws further down could be added to the bench also. As for peg holes you could make one with peg holes and one without!
What's great about this table design is that you can customize it to fit "your" needs (everyones needs are different). I think I would add a drawer to the largest table but leave the smaller tables "as is".
Hey Bob, if you've got extra magnets, you should make a quick closure for the shop apron you made a while back. Sew the magnet to one side of the apron, then have a single string go around your back. Thread the string through a washer (knot the end so it won't fall off) and it'll snap right into place. I bet a neodymium magnet would even hold it taught enough that you could leave the magnet loose on the string for quick adjustment!
I like the work space tables and I could see them used for Sewing stations and also Art supplies. I would probably put silicone grid cutting mats on the hard board that way you could have them for longer and then I would install the power strips on the short side between the legs on the outside or perhaps wire the plugs separately so they could be flush with the tops. You can tell I’ve always been a fan of this type of tables for games, crafts & sewing. Depending on what you used it for you could mount a spool of craft paper that can be cut off as needed.
Hope you don't need to get a tool out of your storage after you have your project all spread out on the top of your bench. However I do like the modular design, I think I'll build mine with drawers.
man, i love this. I don't have the shop space for 3 tables as big as this, but I would love to apply the concept to another project. Also - I'm totally going to steal the design of your table top with the MDF and hardboard. That sounds like a great solution.
I may just be adding to the noise here, but I do like the new video style. Lots of explaining definitely isn't a bad thing, but it might be good to just have that as narration over your work. That way people still get the satisfaction of seeing you do stuff as well as allowing you to explain everything. Still great video though!
I love this new video style! Especially because it's longer and like an episode length, also you give more explanation and information about the stuff you use in case anyone wanted to know what materials work best for certain things! Anyway keep it up love your channel!
Nice tables. I use the hard board for covers on our milling machine, works great. Some one watching our video mentioned using material that they make white maker boards out of so you can write on them. Would that work well on your table top? Steve
It would, but the stark white surface would make shooting videos a bit more difficult. I had a whiteboard covered desk in my old office and it caused some video problems, plus basically always looked dirty. :/
Just passing by to thank you for all your work, and the patience with such you detail your instructions. I managed to build those thanks to you, and you have been a huge inspiration on how to make stuff, and trusting that I could do it. You don’t know me of course, but although my skills are still in the learning I guess, this is becoming more than a simple hobby to me thanks to you :)
One problem with the magnets is as soon as you do any form of metal work or cutting ferrous metals it will stick all over the magnets the same as with screws and nails, it really will be a pain in the ass. I know this as I had the exact same idea a few years ago, one thing I have done that fixes this is I got another shop vac nozel and brought a 9v battery and 9v electro magnet with with a switch I cut a hole to put the magnet into the nozel so when it comes to cleaning the strong magnets you can engage the electro magnet to remove bits and once you move it away just disengage it and start up the shop vacant really helps you can even use 12v magnets with the 9v cell Hope it helps Best regards
Also Bob, I love the table top pop up drawers. I have a tool box that does that, but after awhile I had stuff on top of it and had to keep moving it off the top. I begin to hate the flip top, I am a fan now of drawers, but I like the idea and the modulars tables very awesome
I really like the new style and music, but I do miss the voicover. Even just a little bit of voicover during the more complicated parts would help people understand better what you are doing. I also helps with some of the longer shots which felt a bit boring after a while. Over all though, I really like the new style. Keep making awesome videos! 👍
"Hey future Bob, don't put stuff on both sides of the drill press next time." -Past Bob from past video that i can't think of right now. Enjoy the new workshop!
I definitely feel like you’re being more descriptive to what you’re doing. And I think it’s great. It really helps someone like me who’s not as experienced woodworking to know why you’re doing something. Also congratulations on the move! Can’t wait to see how the shop turns out
love the innovation, I will be banking that build for a project of my own someday without a doubt, hands down the best build from a concept perspective you have made to date. I imagine the increased work area has increased the scope of projects you can conceive of. I can only see bigger and better things from the channel bob
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Common responses to comments:
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1. The new style is an experiment and will continue to evolve.The music and talking won't be what everyone likes. I understand that.
2. My beard is long, don't sweat it. I'm not asking for beauty advice :)
3. I did end up adding a second set of magnets at the bottom of the legs.
4. The 2" casters are actually fine, turns out I had one caster with bad bearings and it wouldn't roll.
5. I know you have to keep the tables clear to open the storage. That's the point :) It will force me to keep the tops tidier.
I Like To Make Stuff hi man is the best pls can u make concrete plex drawers
I Like To Make Stuff
The old style and music is better.
I Like To Make Stuff Like your videos. But pleas shape your self .
my really only worry about this design is what if you're working on the table with the stuff you need that with in it. I do like that the top opens though, maybe adding putting a large pull-out drawer opening on the side. so that if you want you can pull out the drawer instead of opening the top?
Cool change in music. Reminds me of the Beastie Boys album "The In Sound From Way Out"
I was that little girl when I was that age, always helping my dad, a carpenter, and learning what I could. Now I am an adult, and I can literally overhaul/renovate an entire house, including the plumbing and electrical work, all by myself. My husband is the brains, I am the brawn lol. So keep encouraging her, her future husband (or wife, you never know) will thank you for it. More girls should be encouraged by the men in their lives when they show an interest in things like this.
I started reading this comment thinking it had something to do with woodwork.
What a waste of time.
Desire Baker; My oldest daughter is almost 34 now and she helped me from the tender age of 3 also. She now does projects on her own home such as Painting, laminated floors, gates and much more... Only asking “Daddy” by phone for bits of Advice now... “I Love You Sara”... Daddy
That was me, too. Husband always says that I got my man card long before he did LOL
Simple suggestion for 2X material from 4-12"! When in a sawmill, the first cut for length is 16' from the bottom of
the tree which is most stable. 14'-12'-10'-8' are from the tops of the tree less stable and are still twisting & moving.
Always buy 16' lengths and cut your own pieces and for storing them level on the floor and strap together will keep them straight and true. Hope this helps. Great channel!
Stetson Griffin this is gold, thank you!
@@bruce-le-smith You are welcome! Always share good information! Take care my friend!
D'awwww so cute when your kids came in to help ❤️
I absolutely adore that you let your daughter help you with the build. The world needs more women in STEM. Thank you.
GAAAAAY.
I think it's a great idea I'm going to use it in my small workshop. I am blind and your explanation is very good thank you
You should center the hardboard on the large table leaving 1/4 inch on both ends, then with your router put a 45-degree bevel around all sides. This will not only look nice and be more comfortable when you put your forearms on the edge (yes, I am a girl), but will erase the fact that your board was short, make it more likely that boards exiting the table saw will not catch on the edge thus making the boards last longer. You should also paint the two smaller tables different colors so you won't constantly be going to the wrong table. For example the red table has the wrenches and the blue table has the hammers.... What about splitting the big table top in half and putting a recessed hinge down the center for more storage. After all where are you going to put all the little stuff that goes with the air compressor and shop vacuum attachments? Looking forward to watching you set up your shop. xoxo from Arizona 💋
I know this is one of the older videos, but I'm so glad I stumbled upon it. I'm also in the process of replacing the worktable I made 20 years ago, and this is just what I was thinking about, but hadn't fully conceptualized yet. I'm taking it one step further, and along with these 3 tables, I'm building one for my miter saw, and one for my table saw, that will be the same height and can also connect via magnets. That way I can have customized infeed and outfeed tables. I already have my cut list - just a matter of going lumber hunting. Thanks again!
Bob I made these but changed the build order. I cut my MDF tops then placed 2"x4" frame on top of MDF and pocket hole screwed them to MDF so no screws holes on top. I added leveling feet so when they are used on each side of my portable miter station the magnets they can align. I routed in a T track and measuring tape to the left hand table. The struts were the ticket! Thanks for this great shop idea, it's perfect for my 12'x16' shop.
I love that you included a measuring tape to one side like on a table saw. It’s the little things that make the difference... (and need a quick measure reference) 🤣👍
I love that you involve your kids in some of your projects. Every time I see your daughter jump in, I just smile 'cuz I know she appreciates your time and encouragement, and that what you teach her will be so valuable for her future. :)
I also really like that these work tables have castors, are mobile, and have storage inside of them. :)
I love how you actually respond to your commenters. A lot of UA-camrs say they love reading through all the comments but never reply to any of them. You do and I appreciate it.
Thanks! I really do enjoy most of it. The negative stuff can be kind of tough sometimes, but the positive ones are extremely encouraging :)
First of all, love the channel! I was first brought to it by watching this video. I'm in the process of slowly making my own modular workbenches, including a floating miter station that integrates into the workbenches. In total I should have two 2'x4' workbenches and a 2' x 2.5' miter station. Thank you and your viewers for the inspiration, this has been a great entry point into learning shop tools and creating my own workshop.
It's wonderful you're teaching all your children your craft.
I've seen several videos of "professional Carpenters ". .... By far your videos are way more informative than they are ... You make building fun and most of all for someone who barley knows how to drive a nail ... You rock ... I look forward to every notification on my phone when you post a video... The information... The hands on and how to way you take the time to show is ...in my book.,... AWESOME ... Outstanding... Thank you and congratulations on your new move ...I as well just moved and setting up a new home is a pain in the ..... Well you know.... Thanks again for the video and looking forward to the next
+Rick Phillips thanks Rick, I really appreciate the encouragement!
The new video style is really cool, the music adds so much to the video and the way you made some shots forget about the dim lights!! Continue like that its great!!
Glad to hear that thanks!
This really inspired me to build my very first dedicated work bench just for my projects and it really makes me want to go in the garage and MAKE STUFF. I made a few changes to the design to suit my space and needs and it turned out really heavy duty and awesome work space. Thank you very much Bob. Keep it going and let’s all learn and MAKE together.
Awesome! Thanks!
Suggestion: Might be worth it to paint the frames of the two smaller tables differently, so you can quickly mentally reference what's inside of them. It could quickly become annoying if you forget which table is which and keep opening the wrong lid looking for something.
Steven J. Strutt love that
Imagine having to clean your entire workbench to get a tool, only to realize it’s in the one you just stacked all the crap on to.
Thicker washers would help
John Guthrie my thought exactly
And maybe make your tables 47" instead of 48", so it doesn't matter if your hardboard isn't 48", or if you rough cut it first then get the exact size when its smaller and easier to handle.
Planers and jointers are your friend for work like this. These are good for storing things I don't use all the time because I wouldn't want to have to get into them when I have a project on top of them. Nice work!
magnets for modular table\workbench. that's the coolest idea i've ever see. good job
Such a GREAT IDEA, but I am so jealous!! I WISH, I PRAY, I only hope one day I own a shop THAT BIG that I can actually Move things around in it!! For me I have to constantly move my tools outside into my yard!! My tiny workshop is only 8 foot by 8 foot big after all and there isn't room to change my mind inside it most days!!!
Hey Bob,
Just like to say that I love the new video style. As a person who just started to get into woodworking, these tips and tricks are very useful and I like the new, slower pace. Keep it up!!
Even a year later I'm still learning from a great family man, UA-cam creator, and woodworker
Hats off to you Bob
Strong magnets to attach the tables together is brilliant. I know you already answered this but for my I'd use large drawers as I know as soon as I put my work on the table I'd need something from within it.
always like your vids i want to say thx for inspiring me to do woodworking i am creating a business... so yeah thx
Awesome!
Awesome tables Bob. You sir do good work and are always entertaining. Me and my boys really enjoy watching your videos sir
Very nice! The lifting top made me realize how much wasted storage space is hiding under the countertops I put in my garage
I looked at that, and then immediately thought 'As soon as I put something on top of the table I will need something in the storage under the top'.
You would want to limit what you put in there to stuff you don't need regular access to. This would make sense for an out feed table since you normally would not have stuff on that.
Or make it a drawer and a lift top!
That's true. If you are assembling something on the table and then realized you needed a tool that was in the table top, you would feel hassled to take everything off the table just to get your tool.
To quote Adam Savage: "Drawers are where tools go to die."
Super fantastic!!! The versatility of the tables is unique!!!! Great idea the storage space.
Hey Bob you should add bits of home automation to your equipment, I've seen for extractor fans and others. "ALEXA turn on the extractor"
Great idea with the magnets and washers. Makes for some versatile configurations.
I think this idea is great! I have to park cars in my shop so I need to be able to push everything to the wall when not in use. Thanks for the inspiration!
Well done working with the tiny shop apprentice! My gaming buddy are going to use this as a jumping off table for a modular gaming table for his garage game room. Keep doing awesome stuff!
dude! The magnet idea is brilliant! I want to build a modular/mobile/multi-purpose mini shop and the magnets will be a great addition to it.
PS: "Worktables, unite!" Awesome line! LOL.
Ah! the multiple configurations is a great plus too! Following the Voltron Logic, each table could be a separate tool. e.g.: Saw Table, Router table, mitter table, and so on.
These tables are really cool! I will build the two small one for my garage. I really like the storage area below the top cover and the magnets! Good job
omg. this was 3 years ago!!! time flies
I'm excited for the upcoming shop projects. A lot of builders I follow don't post as many anymore because their shops are already built out.
Love your new video-style!! Keep on making your videos! Especially those with this style!
Great to hear, thanks!
tonpa888 I also noticed the new style, I like it
I Like To Make Stuff the old style was better
These look great Bob. I really like the storage inside the smaller ones. I did a quick and dirty miter saw station using almost the same construction and materials. Because your table legs are along the width, you have a nice opening that made it easier to put in the bottom shelf, but in the future could make it easy to put in a set set of drawers. That is my plan anyways. For the flip up storage, a nice divider or tray system would probably work out really well. Looking forward to more stuff in the new shop!
Great work, Bob! Definitely considering rebuilding my assembly table, all of the holes in my Paulk bench cause screws to fall through during assembly a lot of times. Gets SUPER annoying!
Those rare-earth magnets really did the trick of keeping the sections together and allowing a number of variations. That is really kewl! Hopefully they will stay together when you you use them as out-feed tables for large sheets or heavy stock. I guess you can put in additional magnets or a latch system if they don’t work. Just the same, really practical. These would be great at a job site to make cabinets or other work.
Wow this is one of the best workbenches I've seen on UA-cam!
Great video, Bob! Am I the only one who sees these videos where he says that something is simple or easy and it completely isn't? This would take me a year to build. If I needed new tables I would nail 2x4s to a ply wood board and call it done.
Heck yes Bob!! What a great idea and I love the fact that it was a group collaboration!!💪🏻👊😊😊 "we make"
Magnets! Who would've thought? Bob, you continue to astound and inspire me.
Love the new format.Oh and congrats on moving.
Thankyou bob I am a little kid and you inspired me to stuff you do all the time.
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I rarely post comments, but this video was really great. This modular workbench is good enough to be sold as an idea. Keep up the good work!
Could you try to make a floating shelf. That would be very helpful
I've got a couple of different ones on my channel. Look at the older videos.
Kieran JSL he already did that
Hello, What is that hole puncher u used ?
Stefan, search "automatic center punch" on Amazon. Good luck!
Wesley Treat, Maker of Things thanks!
I have to stop watch your video, you keep giving me great ideas and more work, Thank you
Great idea Bob. Using LVL will overcome your problems with the crooked framing lumber. Perfectly straight and more stable long term.
Bob, great idea, makes tons of good sense. I have a suggestion or two that might help someone building these.
For foam, think about using a thin mattress topper with the bumps and valleys. Stuff doesn’t roll, and it protects things. If you add middle shelves on the smaller tables, make sure you put a lip on the top side so chisels, bits, and other round stuff can’t jump off when being moved. Love this idea, your ideas and your videos.
I like the modularity of it but don't think trapping tools under the work surface is practical. I guess it will discourage piling crap on them at least. It will happen anyway though. You could paint the bases different colors to make it clear which one is which.
yep, shallow drawers or an undershelf would be better.
Yep, I have a Rubbermaid tool cart with a 1 1/2" plywood top that opens and closes. It has 3 t-tracks routed into it that accept Kreg quick clamps. It has hinges and gas struts. I have the same problem you mentioned. I used to pack it full of little stuff like spare pencil lead, jetline for shimming, hinge bits, etc... I found that opening a top that has gobs of tools or materials on it is a whore's nightmare. It's now empty except for an out-of-square framing square that I never use. LOL!
Yeah, I assume this was probably discussed during the collaborative design session and he decided to go for it anyway but the minute he mentioned a hinged top, I cringed a little.
First thing I thought of as well - be sure to only store things there you only need when you have no active projects.
I would have made drawers instead
Love the idea of joining worktables with magnets. I'm a little late to the party, but if you're having problems with the magnet washer combo try putting a thin soft scrap of rubber or foam behind either the magnet or washer. It will give just enough to make the faces of both flush to utilize the full strength of the combo.
I like your design although if I remember correctly every time I have worked with lift top surfaces I have found the tool I needed was under a surface with a whole bunch of stuff on it. I suspect drawers would be better choice for this project.
Nevermind. I just read your response. I love the magnet and washer applications!
Congrats on the new workshop!
Thanks!! Good to see you here!
Great information. I like how you explained the the project to the point and discussed the alignment issues with the wood. Now knowing that it is a common problem It has minimize my discouragement when my projects don't lineup to perfection....keep up the good work. Thanks
I don't understand who are these people who dislike your videos.
Your work has always been awesome. Although I'm not into wood working myself. I'm an Electrical Engineer. But, I do love watching your videos and how you make stuff. Maybe I'd give it a try some time in my life. :P
+Nouman Ali thanks 🙂
This was a super cool idea. Simple plan, simple materials, simple to build, and extremely flexible and functional. I love it!
Bob, I am a fan of the new format, I think it is a little more engaging. Your personality is one of your best assets and this style shows it off. Also, it was a good balance of what to show and when to "fast forward". + it was a useful project
Big thumbs up from me. New shop looks like it's going to be great. New style is cool. Great to see your kids helping out in the shop too.
Between those three tables and your table saw that would fill up your old shop 😉
Dude, this is the epitome of why you are at the top of your game. Love the presentation of the idea!
3:23 don't worry if you go on vacation your UA-cam channel is in in good hands
I like the new style, much more informational and good for beginners. I don't think it should fully replace the old style though just because the videos will be much longer. Keep experimenting though, Bob! And congrats on the new workshop.
Now that you've been using them for two years how are they holding up? Are there anything you would have changed?
Did you ever make a follow-up video with all the additions you put in them and how you use them?
I love the idea of magnets, but I would probably put them closer to the bottom I occasionally work with computer equipment and would rather keep the magnets far away.
This video is getting better! All the instructions are well described so viewers can really understand what's going on evem though they're not a woodworkers (probably me). Always love your video, keep making a good things, thanks!!!
Great design and love the user friendliness
I now have my next project. I've been using saw horses and old doors for years now and while they work ok they are now where near as convienient as your tables. Love this idea. thank you for sharing it with us.
I like the new style of video. It gives a lot of great tips and shows you how to do things the right way. I will say he goes into a little too much detail but i find it interesting. Keep up the great work. :D
Thanks for the feedback.
Day Dreamer I like the detail.
Day Dreamer I don't 😐😐😬
Day Dreamer how old are u
I think it's better too much details than not enough.
Excellent build! I made a couple changes:
colored one small bench blue, the other red, on each of the legs
added 1x2 trim on the bottom shelving to prevent stuff from rolling/falling off
on blue I used 4x4s for each leg, cutout 2x2 in the center and bolted the casters to those
on blue I also reduced the height to add one more layer of MDF. (total 2 layers)
Now I can remove the casters on blue, and have a very solid/stable surface to do hammer/vice work
For some reason my comment didn't post so if this is a duplicate...I apologize.
Why did you decide on hinge table top opposed to drawers? I see pros/cons for both (especially for the different configurations) but with my luck I would probably need something form the storage after I covered the top with my work materials.
I need to build work benches, and this seems to be the best design for my space. I will probably add holes to the top for pegs.
Thanks for the upload!
Blueinyourface I get your point. Maybe draws further down could be added to the bench also. As for peg holes you could make one with peg holes and one without!
What's great about this table design is that you can customize it to fit "your" needs (everyones needs are different). I think I would add a drawer to the largest table but leave the smaller tables "as is".
Blueinyourface you could also cut the top I'm half but still have both halves on the hinge so you can open up halfway if there are things on the table
Simplicity, I'd assume.
well with a hinged top, it'll force you to keep a cleared top.
Hey Bob, if you've got extra magnets, you should make a quick closure for the shop apron you made a while back. Sew the magnet to one side of the apron, then have a single string go around your back. Thread the string through a washer (knot the end so it won't fall off) and it'll snap right into place. I bet a neodymium magnet would even hold it taught enough that you could leave the magnet loose on the string for quick adjustment!
Oh, that's all fun and games until the magnet at your back picks up nails and blades - the sort of things you can only find by sitting on them.
I like the new style
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I like the work space tables and I could see them used for Sewing stations and also Art supplies. I would probably put silicone grid cutting mats on the hard board that way you could have them for longer and then I would install the power strips on the short side between the legs on the outside or perhaps wire the plugs separately so they could be flush with the tops. You can tell I’ve always been a fan of this type of tables for games, crafts & sewing. Depending on what you used it for you could mount a spool of craft paper that can be cut off as needed.
Hope you don't need to get a tool out of your storage after you have your project all spread out on the top of your bench. However I do like the modular design, I think I'll build mine with drawers.
foamfingermaker good point, the piano hinge and gas struts require $$ and a router. Drawer slides are easier to install.
man, i love this. I don't have the shop space for 3 tables as big as this, but I would love to apply the concept to another project. Also - I'm totally going to steal the design of your table top with the MDF and hardboard. That sounds like a great solution.
I may just be adding to the noise here, but I do like the new video style. Lots of explaining definitely isn't a bad thing, but it might be good to just have that as narration over your work. That way people still get the satisfaction of seeing you do stuff as well as allowing you to explain everything. Still great video though!
Hey, you guys just solved my garage problems, well done to the collaborative forum !!!! teamwork works!!!!
Love your projects. Keep up the legendary work. Like if you agree!!!
I love this new video style! Especially because it's longer and like an episode length, also you give more explanation and information about the stuff you use in case anyone wanted to know what materials work best for certain things! Anyway keep it up love your channel!
I like this new format. It's more in-depth and informative. Keep playing around with this format :)
Trolls gonna troll, but what can you do?
I used the basic idea here to make an outfeed table / assembly table with storage underneath, works excellent - thanks for sharing your process!
Nice tables. I use the hard board for covers on our milling machine, works great. Some one watching our video mentioned using material that they make white maker boards out of so you can write on them. Would that work well on your table top?
Steve
It would, but the stark white surface would make shooting videos a bit more difficult. I had a whiteboard covered desk in my old office and it caused some video problems, plus basically always looked dirty. :/
Solid Rock Machine Shop Inc. It probably wouldn't be as sturdy
Just passing by to thank you for all your work, and the patience with such you detail your instructions. I managed to build those thanks to you, and you have been a huge inspiration on how to make stuff, and trusting that I could do it. You don’t know me of course, but although my skills are still in the learning I guess, this is becoming more than a simple hobby to me thanks to you :)
One problem with the magnets is as soon as you do any form of metal work or cutting ferrous metals it will stick all over the magnets the same as with screws and nails, it really will be a pain in the ass. I know this as I had the exact same idea a few years ago, one thing I have done that fixes this is I got another shop vac nozel and brought a 9v battery and 9v electro magnet with with a switch I cut a hole to put the magnet into the nozel so when it comes to cleaning the strong magnets you can engage the electro magnet to remove bits and once you move it away just disengage it and start up the shop vacant really helps you can even use 12v magnets with the 9v cell
Hope it helps
Best regards
Also Bob, I love the table top pop up drawers. I have a tool box that does that, but after awhile I had stuff on top of it and had to keep moving it off the top. I begin to hate the flip top, I am a fan now of drawers, but I like the idea and the modulars tables very awesome
Likeing than watching 🖒
I like that :)
Very well built, I like your vision. It shows how well thought your idea was prior to building the workbench. Thanks again, very useful !
I really like the new style and music, but I do miss the voicover. Even just a little bit of voicover during the more complicated parts would help people understand better what you are doing. I also helps with some of the longer shots which felt a bit boring after a while. Over all though, I really like the new style. Keep making awesome videos! 👍
I have been watching a ton of workbench vids and I really like this plan. I will be adapting this to fit my needs. Thanks!
"Hey future Bob, don't put stuff on both sides of the drill press next time." -Past Bob from past video that i can't think of right now. Enjoy the new workshop!
Thanks for the reminder!
Anthony Pugliese i think it was the scoreboard video
What a great idea. That really got me thinking about some changes I could make to my shop. Thank you.
Great vid. Love the music. Love the beard.
Thanks Ryan!
Love this concept! My shop is under construction, I've struggled with how to build the work bench. I think I have found my solution! Excellent video!
I think he like to Make stuff
I think you're right ;)
I built one ! It may be simple but as you say it's sturdy and I enjoyed making it. Thanks for the vid !!
You should have said its the devastator of all workbenches cause of the transformers shirt 😂😂
You know, it's funny. I actually thought that first (always a bigger Transformers fan) but didn't think anyone would understand what I meant :)
I Like To Make Stuff yea haha, same here
I definitely feel like you’re being more descriptive to what you’re doing. And I think it’s great. It really helps someone like me who’s not as experienced woodworking to know why you’re doing something. Also congratulations on the move! Can’t wait to see how the shop turns out
Use the metric System!
love the innovation, I will be banking that build for a project of my own someday without a doubt, hands down the best build from a concept perspective you have made to date. I imagine the increased work area has increased the scope of projects you can conceive of.
I can only see bigger and better things from the channel bob
Thanks so much Paul!
New video style... you've changed Bob!!
Yeeeew
hahaha